Sr. Supply Chain Planner

Advanced degree; or bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 6+ years of experience working in one or more of the following: Engineering, Purchasing, Contract negotiation, Material or production planning, Operations or supply chain management, Material cost control, Master production scheduling.

Manage inventory level targets, review line of balances, align demand supply signals and allocations, maintain product master data, and develop expertise in in-house systems and reports
Mitigate risk and ensure continuity of supply by constructing and executing to a well thought out supply plan that fulfills the needs of the product on time and with quality
Execute material resource planning (MRP) planning messages for production parts
Be the “go to” resource for engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and new product introduction teams when determining best value suppliers, NPI sourcing plans, make vs. buy, should cost, buy complete strategies, lead times, etc.
Drive design for manufacturability reviews with support from supplier quality and engineering
Champion value-add and value engineering projects to improve part quality and reduce cost
Mitigate sole/single source risk and ensure continuity of supply
Proactively update SpaceX management and engineering teams on all critical supply issues
Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships
Visit supplier’s facilities and accurately assess technical capability, equipment, and capacity
Execute MRP planning messages for production parts
Resolve purchase order discrepancies and invoice issues
Analyze procurement data and report metrics
Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures and government regulations.

1+ years of experience using SQL in business analysis, product management, applications/software development, or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems support
Technical procurement, manufacturing, and vendor management experience
Experience reading datasheets, drawings, and blueprints
Proven track record of leadership and team building skills
Exceptional analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing/planning functions
Knowledge and skills in current technologies and applications (e.g. MS Office Suite, Access, SQL, etc.)
Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
Excellent customer service skills
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
Conducts all activities with the highest levels of integrity.